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War Simulation Memorials

The 9,000 Stenciled Human Silhouettes Remembers Those Who Fell on D-Day

— September 30, 2013 — World
Nine thousand stenciled human silhouettes were etched into the sand at Arromanches, France, to coincide with International Peace Day to remember the 9,000 civilians, Allied and German forces who fell on June 6, 1944.

An idea by British artists Andy Moss and Jamie Wardley, the two invited volunteers to create 9,000 stenciled figures by raking the sand. Titled 'The Fallen 9000,' the incredible work is to honor all those who perished on the Normandy landings during World War II. The idea behind the creation was to “create a visual representation of what is otherwise unimaginable—the thousands of human lives lost during the hours of the tide.”

While Wardley said about 60 volunteers signed up to print the stenciled human silhouettes into the sand, the entire project would have required a lot more people. On the day of the project, however, people spontaneously showed up, with people from Germany, France, the U.K. and as distant as Chile appearing to complete the work. The silhouettes were eventually washed away by the tide.
Trend Themes
1. Memorial Art Installations - The trend of creating large-scale and interactive art installations as a form of remembrance or tribute provides an opportunity for artists and businesses alike to collaborate in creating meaningful experiences for onlookers.
2. Community Based Art Projects - The success of 'The Fallen 9000' in bringing together people from around the world to create a powerful and emotional art installation shows the potential of community-based art projects to unite people and achieve a common goal.
3. Virtual War Memorialization - Technology advances have made it possible to create virtual memorials, opening the door for innovative ways to remember and honor those lost in war using digital representations.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Creative Services - The trend of creating large-scale and interactive art installations presents an opportunity for artists and creative service providers to collaborate and design unique experiences for their clients.
2. Tourism and Travel - Memorial art installations such as 'The Fallen 9000' present an opportunity for tourism and travel companies to design specialized tours around these sites, catering to visitors looking for meaningful experiences.
3. Technology - As virtual memorials become more popular, technology companies can create innovative ways to remember and honor those lost in war using digital representations, such as holographic displays or augmented reality apps.
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